Majestic hot springs you have to visit at least once in your life

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Coloured Champagne Pool, Waiotapu, New Zealand

What's collated in this pool is essentially high amounts of carbon dioxide gas, which bubble and reach temperatures of around 74°C. The orange ring round the edge is a natural dye caused by the water's cooling down process.

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Travertine Hot Springs, Bridgeport, California

Pools are formed by scalding geothermal water that go past travertine rock and algae. Be prepared to share your natural hot tub with other tourists, but we assure the views of Sierra and glorious sunsets are definitely worth the squeeze.

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Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado

Tucked deep in the mountains of southwestern Colorado, experience the ultimate gift of pure bliss at this five-star resort.

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Ma'in Hot Springs, between Madaba and the Dead Sea, Jordan

The water here passes through underground lava fissures, which heats the water up to about 145°C. Its waterfall also doubles up as a soothing deep-tissue massage.

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Mammoth Hot Springs, California

Colours vary on a spectrum of bright purple to orange, white, black — it all depends on what time of the day and which year you happen to come by.

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Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey

Disclaimer: You can't actually dip yourself into this one as the spring is protected by its own integrity. You can however, still marvel at the 17 tiers of pools from an accessible path nearby — with layers of white travertine (a form of limestone) following the blue waves.

Nestled in a forested valley and a river stream, Kurokawa Onsen is widely considered to one of the most scenic onsen towns in Japan. Waters here are rich in sulphur and sodium chloride — believed to soothe aches and pains.

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Brought to you by Mother Nature

Oh, the understated wonders of a good jacuzzi. It's calming, invigorating and soothes any pre or post-Monday blues. But what surpasses even the best machinery in your residence is the one bubbling around Mother Nature.

We're talking about hot springs — think sulphur-infused pools that are touted to treat irritations, infections and other internal problems. Whether it's the healing powers of boiling temperatures or the natural minerals, soaking in one of these exceptional waters is quite the experience. From the dreamy blue lagoons in Iceland to the rustic pools of Jordan, we rounded up eight of the world's most breathtaking hot springs to visit on your next adventure. Take your pick from the lot above.